The Bunjee Venture (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1984, The Bunjee Venture is an animation film directed by Steve Lumley, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Two 20th century youngsters, Andy and Karen, are accidentally transported back to the year 100,000,000 B.C. by their father's time machine. While dodging dinosaurs, the kids find a loyal friend in the form of Bunjee, a lovable, purple-haired creature who resembles an elephant with suction cups for feet. After escaping danger, Andy and Karen bring Bunjee with them when they return to the present. Alas, Bunjee is hardly ready for modern civilization, and vice versa.
Who’s in it. The Bunjee Venture stars Frank Welker as Bunjee (voice), Nancy Cartwright as Karen (voice), Robbie Lee as Andy (voice) and Michael Rye as Narrator / Mr. Winsborrow (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, The Bunjee Venture sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Bunjee Venture page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Bunjee Venture tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Bunjee Venture (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Bunjee Venture change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Bunjee Venture worth watching?
- The Bunjee Venture holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Bunjee Venture?
- The Bunjee Venture stars Frank Welker, Nancy Cartwright, Robbie Lee, Michael Rye and Linda Gary.